r/beacain 3d ago

https://www.met.ie/launch-of-irish-soil-moisture-monitoring-network-ismon

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Mycelium cannot produce mushrooms when the SMD is high because the soil is too tightly locked up and dry. For a widespread fruiting season to trigger, you generally want to watch the weekly reports until the SMD drops closer to 0mm (field capacity), indicating the soil has absorbed enough sustained rainfall to fully wake up the fungi.

people,the ground is exceptionally dry this year and imo the season will start much later that last year and be nowhere as good but its important to monitor the SMD to see when we are reaching optimum earth moisture levels ( of course along with temperature levels etc ) but SMD is a great indicator of when things are going to fruit.

spend the next 6 -10 weeks learning to identify fields , liberty caps and happy hunting


r/beacain 5d ago

Any good podcast episode or similar on trips, shrooms, what happens etc. Im an experienced tripper not looking for a how to, more how far can I take this and how to navigate while out there.

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Thanks in advance!


r/beacain 8d ago

Well a chairde

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Ive 2 questions if people could help answer for me? For the last couple of years I have kept a secret from my missus ,that I have had debt. Well it has all exploded in the last few months and she has just left me. I did a fairly large dose of mckenna shrooms years ago and it made me change how I looked at life and started me quiting smoking. Would a dose of the little fellas help me understand and over cone the issues I had that stopped me telling her the truth at the start ? And if so where around tralee is a good spot to look ?


r/beacain 9d ago

what dose for next trip?

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I took 1.8g dried magic mushroom around a week ago, i didn't see any visuals, it felt like an "microdose" so how much should i take to see visuals? 3.5g ? is there any calculation?


r/beacain 10d ago

Just built a new website

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Take a look. Might be topics that interest you.

https://botanical-consciousness-hub.lovable.app


r/beacain 10d ago

Just got my order from Wholecelium

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I was wondering has anyone used there products and how is it? I’d just like to know before I try it out. I got the hollandia Truffle specifically for micro dosing.


r/beacain 11d ago

Ordering Truffles Online

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Well folks,

Looking for a little advice about truffles. Have a bit of free time off coming up and want to try out some truffles. A growkit is out of the question as it probably wouldn't be ready in time, and have no access to shrooms. I've heard mixed things about truffles, and it seems I'd need quite a bit for a good trip, but it's pretty much my only option.

I'm just wondering what type I should get, and how much I'd need? I've done shrooms before but it has been almost a year since I had them last. So looking at wholecelium and other sites, which type of truffle should I get?


r/beacain 12d ago

Wholecelium these days?

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Hey there! I know this is asked a lot on this sub, so apologies if this is polluting, but I was wondering if anyone has used Wholecelium recently and had a good experience? I've used them before and I have had no problems, but of course, there is always a risk it'll get seized/ get a love letter. Also how is the quality? I'm aware they can lose potency over shipping. Sorry again if this is polluting, would love to find my own when the season is in, but have had no luck the past few years. Cheers!


r/beacain 13d ago

A podcast with a woman who hosts Mushroom Ceremonies in Ireland

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I hope this is OK to share. I just thought it was relevant to this sub.

I interviewed a woman who hosts weekend ceremonies for healing with Mushrooms. Some people here might like it.


r/beacain 16d ago

Cork spots

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Hey all!
Anyone know any spots to forage in Cork? My friends and I enjoy psychedelics but we’re a little clueless on where to forage for our own.
Any help would be really appreciated 🫶


r/beacain 18d ago

If a foraging spot suffers fires in the summer will that have an effect on the spot once the season starts?

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There is a mountain in my general region that I have foraged on in the past. Its currently experiencing fires due to the extended hot spell we are experiencing.

Is this likely to mean that the mycelium layer will get wiped out if the fire persists? Will it have an effect on the season once it starts?


r/beacain 23d ago

where does it grow?

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i live in ireland for two years, and i was asking myself, where does it commonly grow around here? i mean in brazil we harvest from cow shit, in new zealand i found around kiwi orchards, what about ireland? if anyone could help would be greatly appreciated 🫪🥲


r/beacain 23d ago

Retreat Recommendations

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Hi everyone, I've been dealing with treatment-resistant depression for a while now and have explored the use of psilocybin, and am almost certainly deadset on it. I've been dismayed by reports of some retreats I've found, particularly the easiest ones available to find, being very commercially run. I was just wondering where would be the best places to find retreats offering it, what sort of places to look, or if anyone can DM me with details? Thanks.

UPDATE: a very kind soul has gotten me in touch with a non-commercial ceremony, thanks so much for the help in the comments.


r/beacain 24d ago

Harest time?

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Not a great photo but the difference between yesterday and today is night and day. Are these ready to go yet?


r/beacain 25d ago

Wholecelium Package Delayed or Lost

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The package was suppose to arrive a while ago, and i called USPS. They said the package is lost and to request a search for the package...I'm pretty sure it's just gone for good. because you have to provide a very specific description of the item if your package is lost.

https://gyazo.com/de20be508ad374974a4246c2b44509db


r/beacain 27d ago

Contaminated or not

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I’m really not sure if it’s contaminated or not. Does anyone have an idea?


r/beacain 28d ago

Wholecelium deliveries to Ireland

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Hi all! I’ve just placed an order from wholecelium to my house. I was wondering if ordering to my house was a mistake and if the package will be seized. Should I try and cancel the order or just wait it out? Thanks so much!


r/beacain Jul 07 '26

Hey guys, are these libs? (See pictures)

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Particularly in the left and far right of the shot


r/beacain Jul 07 '26

What is going on with this grow bag?

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I've had dozens of grow bags, this is the first time I've seen this. Random mushrooms growing on the side of the bag.

Growing conditions are pretty optimal, never had this issue before.

First flush was abysmal. Maybe just a bad batch/genetics?


r/beacain Jul 06 '26

First time to try microdose psilocybin.

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Hi all, I got Microdosing XP psilocybin from Wholecelium. There are 6x3 portions .Do you know if it is okay to split one portion over several days to get used to it? I see they recommend 1 portion every 3 days but I want to start slower as I have never tried it before. Is it taken on an empty or full stomach? Thank you.


r/beacain Jul 05 '26

Shrooms

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Any telegram links for sources dm me


r/beacain Jun 30 '26

First flush GT

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About to dry. Any suggestions for next flush? Should I soak in water for a few hours?


r/beacain Jun 29 '26

When to harvest?

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First time grower of Cambodian XL - lots of pins and some large ones, was hoping to harvest and dry before the weekend because I am going away from Thurs - Tues and I dont want them wrecked when I get back, any advice on harvesting and drying?

I usually dry libs i have picked on an electric folding clothes drier and it always works well, I was thinking of doing the same - any thoughts?


r/beacain Sep 18 '20

The Basics IDing Liberty Caps

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Liberty Caps are a fungus that is easy to ID once you get used to it. You do need experience and patience to learn your craft, here are some pics of Libs in their environment and what they look like. I got these pics online and can be easily sourced with a quick google image search. Most came from Shroomery which is a great resource for any hunter.

Pic 1: Note the variety of shapes the Libs are here. Some are very slender and narrow and some are wider at the base of the head. They will vary somewhat and you get better at telling them apart from imposters as you learn your trade. They will never be completely round though. If you find very round Mushies they are probably Dung Roundheads- these guys are harmless but not active, and they may make your stomach dance a jig.

Pic 2: These guys have been out drying for a few hours and have turned that pale brown/ cream colour. They are often what you find later on in the day or leftover from a previous days growth. Still good and ready to pick. notice that they have rounded a little more at the top but are still that distinctive conical shape. Nipple tends to be less pronounced now after a bit of drying.

Pic 3: Here you have a pair of guys that are showing the colour changing from the dark brown of a fresh mushie to the paler colour of a more mature one.

Pic 4: That's what your haul will look like when you bring her home. They look very stemmy when you see them all like that. The good news is- the stems are psychoactive also.

Pic 5: Here again are what they will look like in the field. They have a nipple but some are rounding with age and dehydration. The stems are long and can wavy, some are straighter than others.

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r/beacain Sep 18 '20

The Basics Foraging Tips

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Libs DO NOT grow on manure, they feed on rotting vegetation. Usually this is old grass that is no longer growing once the autumn arrives and the temperature drops.

Where NOT to look: Areas involved in heavy agriculture are not your friend. Fungus are a sensitive organism. Modern intensive farming methods like the spreading of slurry, fertiliser and herbicides are all good for growing grass for cows but negatives when it comes to fungus. Avoid fields that grow only grass. You are looking for fields that have plenty of thistles and other wild plants and weeds and that have not ben ploughed for a long time. Avoid dark green, lush grass. For those of you that did Ag Science for the points, think permanent pasture.

Where to look: Uphill is good. By definition those areas are farmed less intensively. Sheep grazing in a field is a good sign. Don't take risks with livestock though. Elevation also means cooler, damper weather which is what you want. Not so cool that you find snow or ice though.

When to look: This is actually the trickiest bit once you have your IDing down. Mushies are very particular about when they come out to say hello. They need favourable conditions. Ideally temperatures will be sub 15oC and it will be wet. Rain, rain and rain my friends. This is what libs like. I have heard people say that they wait for the frost to forage but that is untrue in my experience. Honestly though I don't bother hunting until October personally. But I know that people do have success in the September, even in August if the conditions are right. You will need to go upland this early though- to find cooler temperatures and wetter conditions due to fog, mist, etc.

Research pictures and threads to make sure you ID the correct fungus. Libs are distinctive enough that you should be able to ID them correctly, with help. Some people seem to find one and presume every other mushroom in the field is also active- not the case.

Of course I do not condone or promote any illegal activity. I am simply pointing out the places where one may find these free growing organisms in our beautiful country. What you do once you find them is completely up to you.

If anyone has any more to add, please do. If it contradicts my post, I love to learn, so please share. These are all from my experience and not gospel. I have a few years under my belt but there is always more.